An Update

So, I was informed that I need to keep updating this thing every once in a while. I'm really bad about keeping journals, particularly if it's only for my own records. But since people actually stop by and find out what's going on in my life with this thing, I'll try to be better about it.

Phil is doing really well with his new career. Last year he taught Geometry and Physics, but this year he will be teaching Physics only. The other Physics teacher left the school and Phil was given all of the Physics classes if he wanted them. Since his degree is in Physics, you can imagine he jumped at the opportunity. He was also given the department funds to spend on "his program". It's really rather exciting and it says a lot about his performance in his first year.

Mariana is getting huge. She's rather tall according to the doctor. She's already 16 months old as of the 8th of the month. She walks everywhere, naturally. She's even learned the concept of running away from you when she has something you are trying to take away from her. I think the thing I love most about her is her laugh. She's just so incredibly adorable when she giggles. She's also beginning to assert her independence and prove that she's more stubborn than her mother ever was, hard to believe I know.

I'm doing great. I've applied for Financial Aid for the Fall semester and am eligible for grants... Such is to be expected when you are a family of three on one income. Every once in a while not being rich pays off in a way. So, I may get to go to school without deepening the ever growing amount of student loans. I'm still going to get my degree in English Education. It has been quite a while since I was in college. I will be taking online courses for much of my degree and then when I have no choice I'll consider actually going to a classroom. I have no intention of going back to work right now and don't know when I will. I'm in no rush and Phillip loves me being home with Mariana, so I have a lot of support.

My health is on an incline. I've only passed out once in the last 7 months. 4 of the last 7 months I've been completely without medication. I do have one minor problem of a lost cardiologist. But I'll get another one. Anyone know any really good Electrophysiologists in Florida? :)

Mommy had surgery again. I think it was on May 24. She's recovering well, though she has a nurse come to the house everyday to clean her wound since the doctor doesn't want to close it up and risk another "fluid pocket" being formed. All in all she's keeping her spirits high. I'm very proud of her and I admire her greatly. It's amazing how well she holds together despite all of the difficulties she has.

The whole family is still addicted to WoW. We enjoy playing together very much. In fact, last night we downed Onyxia for the first time with our guild. Most people don't know what that means, but for those of you who do, we built our guild as family first and then added members until we grew to a point where together we could do end game in a fun casual way. It's been a blast. You can check us out at http://motuguild.net.

Oh AND it's MONDAY... Monday is ZUMBA!!! I love my Zumba class. I love the gym now. But, honestly Zumba is my favorite part of my weekly workouts. Caitie, Meghan and I go dance off the calories.